Description
EDIBLE WILD FRUITS AND PLANTS
Book Summary
This small-format guide, featuring full-color photographs, invites you to discover and gather about fifty edible wild plants. Written by Núria Duran, the work focuses on very common and abundant species, making their identification and collection easy. The book not only teaches how to recognize these natural resources, but also proposes a complete experience: from searching in the natural environment to culinary preparation, fostering respect for biodiversity and the shared enjoyment of these discoveries.
What is it about?
The guide presents a selection of edible wild fruits and plants, prioritizing those species that are most common and easy to find in our natural environments. Through color photographs and clear descriptions, the reader will learn to identify each plant, understand its main characteristics, and discover how to collect them sustainably. The work goes beyond mere identification, as it invites you to integrate this knowledge into daily life: from respectful harvesting to the ingenious preparation of dishes, all with the goal of connecting with nature and sharing the experience with others.
Main Topics
- Identification of common edible wild plants.
- Sustainable and respectful harvesting of the natural environment.
- Basic culinary preparation of wild fruits and plants.
- Connection with nature and appreciation of local biodiversity.
- Shared experience of discovery and learning.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at amateur botanists, nature lovers, hikers, and curious individuals who wish to get started in the world of edible wild plants. It is ideal for those looking for a practical and visual tool that is easy to carry to identify common species during their trips to the countryside. It is also useful for cooks and people interested in natural food and the safe and responsible collection of wild foods.
What this book provides
- A practical selection of fifty edible wild plants, all of which are common and abundant.
- Color photographs that facilitate the visual identification of each species.
- An approach that combines botanical knowledge with culinary experience and enjoyment in nature.
- A small-format guide that is easy to take on any excursion.
Technical Specifications
- Author: DURAN, NURIA
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Subject: TREES, WILD FLOWERS AND PLANTS
- Collection: NATURE MINI-GUIDES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: May 2024
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 84 g
Editorial Review
This guide stands out for its practical and accessible approach, ideal for those starting out in the collection of wild plants. The selection of common species and the clarity of the photographs facilitate identification in the field, while its small format makes it a perfect excursion companion. It is a work that encourages respect for nature and offers a gateway to wild foraging in a safe and educational way.